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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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