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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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