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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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