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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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