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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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