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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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