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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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