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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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