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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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