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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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