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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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