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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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