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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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