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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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