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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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