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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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