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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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