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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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