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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes 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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