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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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