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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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