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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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