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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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