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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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