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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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