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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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