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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing 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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