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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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