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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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