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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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