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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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