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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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