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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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