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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner 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 digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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