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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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