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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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