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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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