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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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