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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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