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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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