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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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