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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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