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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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