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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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