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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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