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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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