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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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