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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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