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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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