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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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