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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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