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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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