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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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