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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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