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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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