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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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