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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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