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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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