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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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