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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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