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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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