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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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