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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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