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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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