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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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