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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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