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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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