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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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