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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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