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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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