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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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