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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews 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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