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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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