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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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