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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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