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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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