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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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