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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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