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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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