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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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