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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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