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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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