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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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