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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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