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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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