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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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