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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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