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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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