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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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