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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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