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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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