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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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