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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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