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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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