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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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