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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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