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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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