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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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