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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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