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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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