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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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