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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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