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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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