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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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