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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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