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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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