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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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