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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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