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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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