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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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