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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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