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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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