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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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