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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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