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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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