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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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