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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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