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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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