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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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