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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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