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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses 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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