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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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