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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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