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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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