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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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