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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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