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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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