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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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