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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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