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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling 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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