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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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