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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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