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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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