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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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