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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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