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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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