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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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