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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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