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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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