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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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