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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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