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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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