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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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