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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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