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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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