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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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