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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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