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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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