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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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