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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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