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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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