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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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