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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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