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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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