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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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