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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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