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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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