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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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