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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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