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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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