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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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