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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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