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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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