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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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