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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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