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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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