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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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