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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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