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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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