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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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