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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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