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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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