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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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