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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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