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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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