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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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