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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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