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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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