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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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