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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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