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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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