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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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