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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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