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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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