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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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