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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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