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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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