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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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