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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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