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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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