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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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