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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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