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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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