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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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