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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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