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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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