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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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