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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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