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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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