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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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