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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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