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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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