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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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