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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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