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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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