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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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