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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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