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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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