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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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