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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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