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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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