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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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