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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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