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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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