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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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