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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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