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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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