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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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