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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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