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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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