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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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