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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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