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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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