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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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