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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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