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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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