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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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