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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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