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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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