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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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