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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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