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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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