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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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