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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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