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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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