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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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