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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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