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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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