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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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