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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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