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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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