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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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