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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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