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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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