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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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