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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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