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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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