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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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