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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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