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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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