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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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