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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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