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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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