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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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