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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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