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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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