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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines 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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