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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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