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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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