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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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