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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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