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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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