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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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