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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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