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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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