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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always 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 issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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