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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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