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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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