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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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