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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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