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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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