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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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