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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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