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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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