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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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