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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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