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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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