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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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