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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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