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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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