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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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