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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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