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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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