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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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