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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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