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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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