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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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