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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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