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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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