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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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