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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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