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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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