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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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