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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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