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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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