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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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