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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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