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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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