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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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