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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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