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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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