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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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