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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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