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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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