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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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