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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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