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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)