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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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