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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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