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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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