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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting 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 analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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