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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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