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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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