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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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