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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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