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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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