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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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