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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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