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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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