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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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