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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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