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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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