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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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