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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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