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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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