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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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