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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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