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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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