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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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