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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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