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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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