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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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