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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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