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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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