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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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