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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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