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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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