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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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