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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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