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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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