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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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