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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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