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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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