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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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