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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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