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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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