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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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