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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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