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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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