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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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