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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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