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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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