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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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