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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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