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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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