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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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