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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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