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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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