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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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