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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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