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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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