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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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