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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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