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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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