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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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