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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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