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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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