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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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