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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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