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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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