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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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