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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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