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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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