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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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