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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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