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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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