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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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