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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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