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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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