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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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