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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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