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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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