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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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