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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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