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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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