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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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