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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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