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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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