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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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