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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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