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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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