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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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