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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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