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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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