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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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