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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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