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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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