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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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