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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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