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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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