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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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