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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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