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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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