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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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