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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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