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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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