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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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