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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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