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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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