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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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