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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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