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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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