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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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