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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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