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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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