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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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