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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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