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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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