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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student 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 online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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