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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources