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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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