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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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