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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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