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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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