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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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