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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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