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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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