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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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