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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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