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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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