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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major 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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