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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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