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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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