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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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