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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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