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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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