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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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