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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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