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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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