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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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