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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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