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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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