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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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