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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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