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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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