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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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