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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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