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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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