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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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