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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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