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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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