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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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