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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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