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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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