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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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