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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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