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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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