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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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