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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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