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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 (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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