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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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