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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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