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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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