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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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