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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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