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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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