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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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