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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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