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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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