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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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