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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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