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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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