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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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