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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)