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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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