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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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