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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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