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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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