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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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