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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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