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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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