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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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