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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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