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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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