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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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