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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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