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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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