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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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