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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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