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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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