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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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