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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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