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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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