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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically 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 e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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