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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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