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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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