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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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