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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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