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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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