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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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