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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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