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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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