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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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