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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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