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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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