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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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