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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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