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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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