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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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