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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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