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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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