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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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